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This is a fantastic write-up. Would like to add that some South Asians also do not have last names (that would totally break US systems--wonder what those guys
by jasonjei 12y ago
This is a fantastic write-up. Would like to add that some South Asians also do not have last names (that would totally break US systems--wonder what those guys do if they take up American citizenship, like get a last name? Form-generated letters, Dear Mr. <<null>>:)
- rodgerd 12y agoFor a brief period some dumb project had decided no New Zealanders could have a passport if they had a two letter surname. Given one of the more notable sports stars of the last few years is Lydia Ko I'm surprised that made it into production.
- brazzy 12y agoAnd Indonesian I once knew said that she had that problem in many places and usually split up her name, which was convenient because the first half happened to be "Susan".
- lmm 12y agoMany Asians make up (or transideolate) a westernised name and use that name in English-speaking countries.
- maaarghk 12y agoGod, I know. Try explaining this to SagePay, whose API requires you provide a firstname and surname. This also falls down if the account belongs to a business. Businesses also do not have first names and surnames.